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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.92, 444.99 and 278.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.92, 444.99 and 278.46 is: 417.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.92 : 444.99 = 278.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.92/444.99 = 278.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.92x = 444.99 × 278.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.92x = 123,914.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,914.21/296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.34

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